arringnl
32 Years Experience
Goose Creek, SC
Male, 54
Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.
# 1- infrared imaging has been a tremendous tool for us in that in the past when we would enter a structure you had to search manually search by hand. Now I can walkin looking for the the body heat that is emitted from our bodies. We are also able to look into walls for hidden hot spots instead of just tearing apart walls looking for it. Saves time and minimizes damage.
#2- GPS- assisted in search and rescue for mapping the search area. For law enforcement it helps in accident investigations. It also helps on accident recreations scenes to accurately measure the crime scene.
#3- Water mist will cool the room involved and cooling by creating a fine mist it allows for better
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True along with birds, lizards.
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Not the smartest idea. Fingernail polish can be flammable. I would keep it in another location if you are hurting for the room.
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There are companies that specialise in smoke odor removal after a fire, you may need to have all the insulation removed if it hasn't before.
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Radio program/music director
Just how good of a radio host do you think Howard Stern is?
Zookeeper and Animal Trainer
Which cuddly-seeming animals are actually dangerous to be around?
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Is there a stigma against sushi restaurants that have non-Asian chefs?
generally no since most departments require 18 yrs of age to enter a structure.
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this also depends on availbility of others. Some communities have no choice but to use them.
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Back in the day and even today volunteer fire departments were a social club environment, You would be respected in the community if you were a volunteer firefighter. Elections, weddings, marriages, community meeting and parties were held in the fire halls. With that said there were and still are the availability of alcohol in some of these organizations. My professional thinking is that alcohol has no place in a fire dept. We should be at the top of our game and not under the influence of alcohol.
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